Stormy, since you were there, do you have a comment on this review?
"Olstead ran through familiar chestnuts such as “My Baby Just Cares For Me,” “Is You Is Or Is You Ain’t My Baby,” “Taking A Chance On Love” and “A Sunday Kind Of Love.” Backed by pianist Tommy King, keyboardist Ruslan Sirotta, bassist Dominic Thiroux and drummer Donald Barrett, her timing and her breathy, sultry voice worked well for many of the chosen ballads (though she did hit a few sharp notes when attempting to go beyond her vocal comfort range). In the weaker moments her overtly pop-styled arrangements, country twang, and pop star image often seemed like a doing-the-standards episode of American Idol. Interestingly, Olstead’s most impressive performance took place on her original composition “Nothing But The Blame” from her latest CD, Skylark, with its bluesy feel and exceptional drumming by Donald Barrett."
(though she did hit a few sharp notes when attempting to go beyond her vocal comfort range)
"Beyond her vocal comfort range" give me a break. Even the greatest singers can occasionally hit a sharp or flat note, no one is perfect, but if it was caused by her going beyond her vocal range I would sure love to hear what she was attempting to do with the songs. Anyone who has followed Renee's career knows that since she was 12 years old one big thing she's been praised for is her Incredible Vocal Range.
